How to Say ‘That bag’ in Japanese
そのかばん
sono kaban
[soh-noh kah-BAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: その means "that" for something near the listener, which suits compliments about what they're holding or wearing. For something far from both of you, use あの: あのかばん "that bag over there".
Phrase Breakdown
その
sono
[soh-noh]
that; that ... of yours
Points to something near the listener or already mentioned, often used before a noun.
そのえがおがすてきです。
That smile is lovely.
かばん
kaban
[kah-BAHN]
bag
A general word for a bag, handbag or briefcase.
あたらしいかばんをかいました。
I bought a new bag.
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